Social Engagement

Social Engagement

D-Link, a global leader in networking and communications products and services, is one of the most recognized brands in the industry. Beyond delivering high-quality products and services, D-Link actively champions social responsibility through the D-Link Care Club, Outing Club, and ESG Office, embracing the core philosophy of “The More Local, The More Impactful.” By taking the lead in and supporting various social welfare initiatives, we aspire to weave a network of goodwill, action, and societal needs through the hands of technology professionals.
In 2024, we collaborated with 38 partners to drive philanthropic initiatives, investing nearly NT$10 million in 36 social engagement projects and activities. These efforts benefited approximately 17,574 individuals—a remarkable 87.9% increase from the previous year. The beneficiaries included social welfare organizations, children in remote areas, social enterprises, sports teams, individuals with disabilities, and other underprivileged groups.

D-Link’s Social Participation Projects in 2021

Social Engagement Statistics in 2024

Date
Project/Event
Investment (NTD$)
Result
Social Influence
SDGs
1/25-26
D-Link Everlasting Donations – Second-hand Clothing
9,363
  • A total of 67 people participated and donated 2,784 pieces of clothing.
Invited employees to respond by donating second-hand clothes, assisting the “Eden Social Welfare Foundation” to integrate resources, and making the best use of everything to donate to vulnerable families at home and abroad to show D-Link’s care.
2/22
Charitable Blood Drive
30,183
  • A total of 71 people participated and donated 121 bags of blood.
Initiated by the Care Club, colleagues and neighboring businesses were invited to collectively respond to the 10th “Thousand-Person Blood Drive” organized by the Taipei Neihu Technology Park Development Association, and buy products from sheltered workshops as gifts, encouraging not only blood donation but also aiding the self-sufficiency of the disadvantaged.
3/21-22
D-Link Everlasting Donations – Second-hand Cosmetics
5,835
  • A total of 28 people participated and donated 454 pieces of cosmetics and skincare products.
Teamed up with “SheAspire” to organize, clean, and sanitize makeup or skincare products, and beauty tools. These items are used in the association’s basic makeup courses, offering women and senior citizens the opportunity to learn makeup skills free of charge while creating joyful and unforgettable experiences.
 
3/23
Earth Hour Campaign
4,259
  • A total of 13 people participated in supporting Earth Hour.
Joined the “Earth Hour” campaign for the first time to introduce international environmental concepts to our staff and to gain insight into international sustainability actions and initiatives. Through our staff’s active participation, the aim is to propagate the concept of environmental protection to families and communities.
3/27
“D-Link, The Link” and Network Checkups（Q1）
11,361
  • Conducted network checkups, donated networking equipments, offered Internet and information security education, and provided meals for underprivileged students.
  • A total of 2 people participated in the network checkups, and a total of 20 teachers and students participated in Internet and information security education.
Conducted a public service network checkup as well as network communication and information security education for the “Jiuru Community Development Association”. D-Link once again demonstrated its commitment to care about society by leveraging its expertise in network communication to provide professional network checkups, resolve network issues, and organize engaging, informative information security workshops as a public service, teaching disadvantaged children how to use the internet responsibly and ensure information security.
4/18-19
D-Link Everlasting Donations – Second-hand Toys
6,803
  • A total of 29 people participated and donated 579 pieces of toys.
Collected educational games and toys to donate to the “Wesley Community Service Association” for the benefit of disadvantaged children, allowing them to experience fun and educational recreational activities after class, thereby stimulating their cognitive responses and cultivating their critical thinking abilities.
4/22-26
Earth Day Campaign
576
  • A total of 16 people participated in supporting the “Love Earth Challenge”.
Designed the “Love Earth Challenge” exclusively for D-Linkers in support of ‘Earth Day,’ encouraging them to practice green initiatives in their daily lives and continue participating in international sustainability campaigns.
4/24
“Arty Charity” – Sponsorship of Arts and Cultural Events（Q1）
24,310
  • With nearly NT$25,000 allocated to purchase tickets in support of cultural groups, a total of 26 individuals participated in arts and cultural performances.
Continued hosting the “Arty Charity” event, inviting employees to redeem charity points—earned through participation in D-Link charitable activities—for tickets to A-Nee-Gu Performance Group’s performance “A-Nee-Gu Gets into Trouble Again, YA~.” This initiative not only rewards employees for their generosity but also supports diverse performing arts groups and cultural institutions, creating a win-win situation.
 
5/14
Massage Fees Donation (Q1)
16,400
  • A total of NT$16,400 was donated to the TSG Imperial Eagle Social Welfare Charity Foundation.
Employed visually impaired massage therapists as regular employees to provide regular weekly services allowing colleagues to enjoy professional massage services for just a token amount. In Q1, D-Link donated the full massage fee, totaling NT$16,400, to the “TSG Imperial Eagle Social Welfare Charity Foundation”, which supports disadvantaged groups, rural students, indigenous peoples, and marginalized students who do not meet government assistance qualifications but are in urgent need of help.
5/23-24
D-Link Everlasting Donations – Second-hand Children’s Books
7,470
  • A total of 16 people participated and donated 385 children’s books.
Cooperated with the “Yushi Community Development Association” and donated second-hand children’s books to children from vulnerable families in the local Caotun Town, Nantou County community. These children’s books help with their studies and cultivate reading. These children’s habits and diverse development skills provide children in the community with more learning opportunities and indirectly shorten the urban-rural gap.
6/25
Network Checkup (Q2)
4,399
  • Conducted a network checkup for a social welfare organization and provided a router. A total of 3 participants were involved.
D-Link engineers volunteered at the “Parenting Education Association” where they dedicated themselves to taking care of children from families with special needs and helped the association to solve the problem of slow internet connection. After installing the D-Link Mesh router, the network speed and network transmission efficiency were significantly improved, bringing a positive impact on the association’s service quality and the children’s learning environment.
6/27-28
D-Link Everlasting Donations – Second-hand Clothing
10,549
  • A total of 70 people participated and donated 3,117 pieces of clothing.
Invited employees to respond by donating second-hand clothes, assisting the “Eden Social Welfare Foundation” to integrate resources, and making the best use of everything to donate to vulnerable families at home and abroad to show D-Link’s care.
7/18-19
D-Link Everlasting Donation – Second-hand Bags
6,714
  • A total of 22 people participated and donated 116 bags.
Collaborated with the “Step30 International Ministries” to collect and organize second-hand bags transported to third-world African countries. These were distributed to impoverished villages and schools to help improve local living conditions.
7/26
Massage Fees Donation (Q2)
17,500
  • A total of NT$17,500 was donated to the TSG Imperial Eagle Social Welfare Charity Foundation.
Employed visually impaired massage therapists as regular employees to provide regular weekly services allowing colleagues to enjoy professional massage services for just a token amount. In Q2, D-Link donated the full massage fee, totaling NT$17,500, to the “TSG Imperial Eagle Social Welfare Charity Foundation”, which supports disadvantaged groups, rural students, indigenous peoples, and marginalized students who do not meet government assistance qualifications but are in urgent need of help.
1-7
Flower Subscriptions from NPO
20,150
  • Ordered 155 bouquets from January to July, with a total amount of NT$20,150 (service discontinued from August due to the provider ceasing operations).
Since 2017, through a weekly flower subscription, we have assisted individuals with physical and mental disabilities in discovering their self-confidence and developing their independence. This initiative not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of the office space but also heals employees’ minds, bodies, and spirits through the fragrant essence and energy of the flowers and plants.
 
8/1
Charitable Blood Drive
18,462
  • A total of 57 people participated and donated 87 bags of blood.
Initiated by the D-Link Care Club, colleagues and neighboring businesses were invited to collectively respond to the 11th “Thousand-Person Blood Drive” organized by the Taipei Neihu Technology Park Development Association, and buy products from sheltered workshops as gifts, encouraging not only blood donation but also aiding the self-sufficiency of the disadvantaged.
8/27
“D-Link, The Link”Summer Charity Camp
71,545
  • 29 participants in total, and a total of 21 teachers and students participated in the camp program.
During the charity summer camp organized the following year, 21 teachers and students from the EASNEWSTART Association were invited to participate. The camp offered a wide range of activities, including guided tours of product exhibitions, Internet and information security lessons, an eco-friendly handcraft course, an ESG workshop, career sharing sessions, and physical education activities. The students learned about Internet and information security through engaging stories. In the handcraft course, they created exquisite eco-friendly mosaic coasters, enjoyed local and seasonal green meals, and participated in physical activities to keep both their bodies and minds active.
9/3
Children’s Knowledge Enhancement Program
20,000
  • Donated 42 online accounts for children’s audiobooks to social welfare organizations and 8 to employees for parent-child bonding, totaling 50.
“MomDadStory” is a well-known educational brand in Taiwan, offering diverse stories for children aged 2 to 12 through audiobooks that convey narratives and knowledge in science, history, and more. In collaboration with the “D-Link, The Link” summer charity camp, D-Link engaged professional storytellers to vividly explain internet and personal data protection to underprivileged students. Concepts of network security were also shared through the MomDadStory” children’s audiobook app, enriching its audience’s understanding of internet-related topics. Furthermore, free accounts were provided to social welfare organizations and staff, establishing a foundation for internet education and enhancing children’s knowledge.
  
9/10
Love Pomelo 2024
27,667
  • A total of 27 people ordered 40 sets of pomelo gift boxes, with a total weight of nearly 120 kgs.
For consecutive years, D-Link supported the “Organic Pomelo Charity Pre-order” project of Seed in Land Social Enterprise. The Care Club and the Outing Club initiated the organic pomelo pre-order event, inviting employees to support the agricultural products planted with the friendly planting, and the profits generated will be donated to the “Hualien County Growth Holistic Care Association” for the dinners of the school children from rural townships under their counseling. This gift of love gives the pomelo farmers peace of mind and enables the sustainable development of the tribal industry and organic culture, whilst preventing the starvation of schoolchildren in rural townships.
9/19-20
D-Link Everlasting Donation -Food
6,000
  • A total of 17 people participated and donated 350 cans of food and dry goods.
Cooperated with the “Jen Ji Shiang Social Service Institute Taipei City” to distribute donated food to Food Bank, Refill Restaurant, and Food-Sharing Refrigerators based on the food’s characteristics. This ensures that food that would otherwise be discarded is turned into resources, providing those in need with access to and the ability to consume it.
10/23
Agri-food education Seminar
23,850
  • A total of 63 people participated to strengthen employees’ understanding of local agriculture and provide education on nutrition intake.
The Agri-food education seminar, initiated by the ESG Office for the first time, was organized by the “Liu-Kung Agricultural Foundation” under the commission of the Agriculture and Food Administration of the Ministry of Agriculture. It aims to promote the sustainability of rural villages, and improve the quality and yield of domestic agricultural products. The Agricultural Research Institute, Chiayi Branch, was invited to share the background of the pineapple industry and tips on selection, and the nutritionist from Mackay Hospital explained the nutritional value of pineapples, to increase the support of employees in the technology industry for domestic pineapples and promote the domestic market.
10/24-25
D-Link Everlasting Donation – Sports Gears
6,630
  • A total of 16 people participated and donated 152 pieces of sports gears.
Cooperated with the “Hsinchu City Disabled Sports Development Association” and the “Miaoli County Social Welfare Promotion Association” to support sports promotion for people with disabilities and offer sports rehabilitation courses to social welfare institutions in rural areas. The purpose is to improve the physical and social skills of people with physical disabilities, and promote their health and self-confidence while helping the disabled and disadvantaged families embrace the concept of material sharing.
10/25
Massage Fees Donation (Q3)
16,450
  • A total of NT$16,450 was donated to the TSG Imperial Eagle Social Welfare Charity Foundation.
Employed visually impaired massage therapists as regular employees to provide regular weekly services allowing colleagues to enjoy professional massage services for just a token amount. In Q3, D-Link donated the full massage fee, totaling NT$16,450, to the “TSG Imperial Eagle Social Welfare Charity Foundation”, which supports disadvantaged groups, rural students, indigenous peoples, and marginalized students who do not meet government assistance qualifications but are in urgent need of help.
10/30
Network Checkup (Q3)
6,798
  • Conducted a network checkup for a social welfare organization and provided 2 routers. A total of 5 participants were involved.
D-Link engineers volunteered to visit the “Primary Colors Rehabilitation Home”, a mental rehabilitation institution providing 24/7 services for people with mental and emotional disorders for network diagnosis. The organization requires a stable network to support the learning of 38 people with disabilities and the daily work of staff every day. However, due to improper wiring and complex configurations, frequent network interruptions occur and affect operations. After testing, our engineers volunteering installed D-Link Mesh Wi-Fi 6 dual-band wireless routers at the counters and areas designated for the disabled to effectively increase network speed and restore stable connections.
11/2
“Pick Up & Cut Down on Plastics” Beach Cleanup Event
40,800
  • A total of 20 people participated, and 22 bags of marine debris were cleared in 1 hour.
Organized the Linshan Cape Trail Coastal Cleanup Event, a joint effort by the Care Club and the Outing Club. 20 volunteers collected 22 bags of marine debris in just one hour.
11/21
Network Checkup (Q4)
4,399
  • Conducted a network checkup for a social welfare organization and provided a router. A total of 3 participants were involved.
D-Link engineers volunteered to assist the Taiwan Digital Talking Books Association in Wanhua District, Taipei City, by resolving network issues. Upon inspection, identified that intermittent network disruptions were caused by disorganized wiring and router signal anomalies. After reorganizing the wiring and conducting tests, they installed a D-Link Mesh Wi-Fi 6 router, effectively resolving the disconnection issues and enhancing network stability and user experience.
11/22
Arty Charity – Sponsorship of Arts and Cultural Events（Q4）
58,880
  • An investment of nearly NT$60,000 was allocated to purchase tickets in support of cultural groups, enhancing the cultural literacy of employees, with a total of 68 participants attending arts and cultural performances.
Continued hosting the “Arty Charity” event, inviting employees to redeem charity points—earned through participation in D-Link charitable activities—for tickets to performances such as the Ifkids Theatre’s “The Secret Garden” and Formosa Circus Art’s (FOCA) “The Blank Character.” This initiative not only rewards employees for their generosity but also supports diverse performing arts groups and cultural institutions, creating a win-win situation.

 

11/23
Jiannan Butterfly Garden Ecological Tour Event
16,630
 
  • Through ecological tours and environmental education, employees gained a deeper understanding of the local natural environment, with a total of 32 participants joining the event.
Butterfly expert Huang Xingqi was invited as the tour guide, leading employees and their families on an ecological exploration at Jiannan Butterfly Garden—the only outdoor butterfly conservation area in Taiwan, located in Taipei’s Zhongshan District. The garden is home to a diverse array of nectar and host plants, providing an ideal habitat for butterflies and exemplifying the harmony between humans and nature. This immersive experience offered employees a valuable lesson from the natural world.

 

1-12
Flower Subscriptions from NPO
20,150
 
  • Ordered 155 bouquets during the year, which amounted to over NT$20,150
Since 2017, through a weekly flower subscription, we have assisted individuals with physical and mental disabilities in discovering their self-confidence and developing their independence. This initiative not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of the office space but also heals employees’ minds, bodies, and spirits through the fragrant essence and energy of the flowers and plants.
 
11/28-29
D-Link Everlasting Donation – Second-hand Shoes
6,683
  • A total of 47 people participated and donated 400 pairs of second-hand shoes
This year, the quantity of collected second-hand shoes doubled compared to last year, with 43 enthusiastic employees participating in the initiative. A total of 400 pairs of shoes were gathered and donated entirely to the “Step30 International Ministries,” delivering love to Africa.
  
12/2
Laptop Donation
34,148
  • A total of 7 decommissioned laptops were donated to small social welfare organizations in need.
The IT department refurbished 7 laptops and donated them to the “Dreamers Non-profit Organization,” which then redistributed them to small social welfare organizations in need across Taiwan. This initiative not only extended the lifecycle of computer equipment but also helped equip social welfare groups requiring remote teaching resources.
   
12/19-20
D-Link Everlasting Donations – Second-hand Books
5,667
 
  • A total of 27 participants donated 577 books, with the estimated value of NT$852 designated for donation to a stray animal shelter.
In collaboration with “”SPBOOK,”” D-Link organized a book donation drive, while SPBOOK managed the charity sale, ensuring that books and knowledge reach those who truly need them. All proceeds from the sale were donated to D-Link’s designated charity, “”Help-Save-A-Pet Fund Taiwan,”” uniting goodwill to break the chains of homelessness for stray animals.
 
12/25
“D-Link, The Link”（Q4）
5,350
  • A total of 3 volunteers participated, with 11 teachers and students joining the internet and information security education.
During the warm and festive Christmas season, D-Link volunteers visited the “Keelung Double Bliss Development Association,” delivering an educational session on internet and information security to empower underprivileged children with essential knowledge in internet communications. In addition to teaching, we provided companionship and meals, nurturing both the minds and hearts of the children.
 
12/30
Massage Fees Donation (Q4)
18,550
  • A total of NT$18,550 was donated to the TSG Imperial Eagle Social Welfare Charity Foundation.
Employed visually impaired massage therapists as regular employees to provide regular weekly services allowing colleagues to enjoy professional massage services for just a token amount. In Q4, D-Link donated the full massage fee, totaling NT$18,550, to the “TSG Imperial Eagle Social Welfare Charity Foundation”, which supports disadvantaged groups, rural students, indigenous peoples, and marginalized students who do not meet government assistance qualifications but are in urgent need of help.
  
12/31
Sponsored the Tainan TSG GhostHawks basketball team
Sponsored the TSG HAWKS baseball team
2,055,260

 

 

 
5,354,800
  • Sponsored sporting events to promote health awareness, with the team showcasing D-Link’s premium brand image. Additionally, provided opportunities for spectators to enjoy the games, fostering a culture of wholesome and high-quality leisure activities.
By sponsoring the Tainan TSG GhostHawks professional basketball team and the TSG Hawks professional baseball team, we actively support the sports industry and position ourselves as champions of youth sports, aspiring to nurture more talented basketball and baseball players.
  
12/31
D-Link Group Scholarship
1,804,740
  • Provided 7 full master’s degree scholarships to international students
Established the D-Link Group Scholarship and provided full scholarships for master’s degree programs to 7 international students, covering tuition, round-trip airfare, and living expenses.
Total
9,742,166

Social Engagement Statistics in 2025

Date
Project/Event
Investment (NTD$)
Result
Social Influence
SDGs
1/16-17
D-Link Everlasting Donations – Second-hand Clothing
5,870
  • A total of 72 people participated and donated 3,668 pieces of clothing.
Invited employees to contribute by donating second-hand clothing, supporting the “Eden Social Welfare Foundation” and the “Yo Shang Charity Association” in resource integration. This initiative ensured that items were put to their best use, providing essential support to vulnerable families both domestically and abroad, embodying D-Link’s commitment to care and social responsibility.
Total
5,870
D-Link Everlasting Donation 2024 – Second-Hand Clothes
Charitable Blood Drive 2024
D-Link Everlasting Donation 2024 – Second-Hand Cosmetics
Earth Hour Campaign 2024
Network Checkups Q1 2024
Internet and Information Security Education Q1 2024
D-Link Everlasting Donation 2024 – Second-Hand Toys
D-Link Everlasting Donation 2024 – Second-Hand Childred’s Books
D-Link Everlasting Donation 2024 – Second-Hand Bags 
“D-Link, The Link” Summer Charity Camp 2024
Love Pomelo 2024
D-Link Everlasting Donation 2024 – Food
Agri-food Education Seminar 2024
D-Link Everlasting Donation 2024 – Sports Gears